Let's do more to control population growth - Opoku Manu Oct 25, 2009
Mrs Hagan blamed problems of unemployment, high dependency, social vices and urbanization, among others, on the lack of long term planning. She spoke of the need to encourage family planning and girl-child education to bring down the rate of growth of the population. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
South Africa: A Difficult Partnership - The United States and South Africa Oct 24, 2009
Urbanization and industrialization had laid the foundations of the new order long before it came into existence. Finally, of course, the country's leadership rose to the challenge and personal relationships contributed enormously to the peaceful transition. (allAfrica.com)
Urbanization means better rural areas, too Oct 22, 2009
BEIJING, Oct. 22 -- China is undergoing unprecedented urbanization, which has sharpened social contradictions. To make the country's urbanization sustainable, we have to develop modern agriculture, says an article in Changjiang Times ... Urbanization, in essence, is the expansion of urban areas resulting from the migration of the agricultural population. (Xinhuanet, China)
Ten years to tacklethe Taiwan equation Oct 22, 2009
Urbanization could be over 50% and a welfare state should be in place to take care of the elderly and the urban unemployed. This will force the state to increase taxes for private enterprises, which presently largely evade their dues. (Asia Times Online)
India heading for diabetes explosion Oct 20, 2009
4 percent of the Indian adult population will suffer from diabetes, thanks to the increasing life expectancy and urbanization, the report said. Warning Indian policy makers, the report said, "Evidence suggests that in more affluent parts of the country, the rural prevalence is higher than in less affluent rural areas, indicating that increasing economic growth will raise diabetes prevalence in India even more than these possibly conservative estimates have indicated.'' The rampaging diabetes... (India Times, India)
Rising seas threaten Shanghai, other major cities Oct 19, 2009
Nearly a quarter of mankind lives in low-lying coastal areas, and urbanization is drawing still more people into them. "The tendency of coastal and port locations to become playgrounds for architects and developers has become a global phenomenon in recent decades," says Gordon McGranahan, director of the human settlements group at the International Institute for Environment and Development, an independent think tank in London. (San Francisco Chronicle)
The way to low-carbon economy Oct 19, 2009
First, China now is exploring the feasibility of a low-carbon economy as part of its endeavor to realize industrialization and urbanization, characterized by fast economic growth and high-energy demand. Meanwhile, the process is accompanied by various challenges, such as climate change, poverty alleviation and energy pinch etc. (Xinhuanet, China)
Blame game intensifies over Philippines typhoon response Oct 16, 2009
But questions have been raised about the extent to which hillside deforestation, watershed urbanization, and the growth of riverside slums had undermined Manila's disaster management. Critics say the politicians pleading for aid have ignored repeated warnings of the capital's vulnerability to tropical storms. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
* Chinas super-rich getting richer Oct 14, 2009
The key driver has been urbanization. Youve got all these cities being built, and that requires property developers, iron and steel manufacturers. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
China's super-rich bounce back from crisis Oct 14, 2009
"The key driver has been urbanization. You've got all these cities being built, and that requires property developers, iron and steel manufacturers. The latest thing is cars.". Topping the list was Wang Chuanfu, chairman of electric car and battery maker BYD Co. Ltd. in which U.S. billionaire Warren Buffett holds a stake, with an estimated personal wealth of $5. (MSNBC -- Business)
AfDB Organizes Workshop on Concentrated Solar Power in Tunis Oct 14, 2009
Address rising energy demand, driven by urbanization and rising incomes, in the region. Facilitate green energy trade between countries; enhance energy security and support regional integration initiatives around the Mediterranean and Gulf region. (allAfrica.com)
Nigeria: Government Steps in to Curb Farmer-Nomad Clashes Oct 13, 2009
"The development of the grazing reserves and livestock routes has become imperative to avoid conflicts between pastoralists and farmers due to increased urbanization and rapid population growth," Maina pointed out. As pasture shrinks, disputes have increased, particularly in the north during the May to September rainy season, when herds invade farmland and eat crops. (allAfrica.com)
* More urbanization is the answer to green crises Oct 10, 2009
More urbanization is the answer to green crises ... But urbanization is usually a good thing, both for those moving to cities and for civilization in general. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Historic sites need saving Oct 7, 2009
With increased development around Augusta and urbanization, the abandonment and destruction of private family cemeteries is the reason for their listing as a class on Historic Augusta's 2010 endangered properties. These final resting places deserve respect and protection in perpetuity. (The Augusta Chronicle)
* The rich, not the poor, are burning the planet Oct 4, 2009
A paper published on Monday in the journal Environment and Urbanization shows that the places where population has been growing fastest are those in which carbon dioxide has been growing most slowly, and vice versa. Between 1980 and 2005, for instance, sub-Saharan Africa produced 18. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Tweeting Masses Shine in New Hurricane Katrina Oct 2, 2009
Asias Urbanization. Second, the implications of Asias march to urbanization. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
* In China, economics can trump all Oct 1, 2009
Chinas rapid population growth and urbanization, its endemic corruption, secrecy and inefficiency, its increasing energy and environmental problems, its underpaid workers and over-taxed farmers, its restive intellectuals and activists and its repressed ethnic minorities all add up to a recipe for trouble X if not now, then sooner or later. The tighter China tries to screw down the lid on these problems, the bigger the eventual explosion will be. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
What crisis? Sep 30, 2009
This article is based on a research paper published on 28 September in the journal Environment and Urbanization ... The growing urbanization is occupying agriculture and forest lands very rapidly. (BBC News -- Africa)
Real estate sector to witness a prolonged & robust demand Sep 30, 2009
Factors like increase in urbanization, income growth, relatively high disposable incomes are likely to positively impact retail as well as residential demand in the city. NCR is expected to see the highest demand in the hospitality sector, owing to its growing importance as commercial and political centre. (India Times)
The Manila Floods: Why Wasn't the City Prepared? Sep 30, 2009
"Urbanization has been so rapid, yet the planning processes have lagged.". Last weekend's flood was in large part the result of the capital's poor drainage and sanitation systems, which have been neglected by several successive administrations in power. (Time.com)
New era in Smithfield Sep 30, 2009
The town of 10,000 is on the cusp of urbanization. Where as five to six family names not too long ago dominated the local phonebook, now we re becoming a melting pot, said Gass, who has been on the front line of growth in his 26 years as city manager. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Kwame Nkrumahs Revolutionary Health Platform Sep 30, 2009
8 million in 1948, a 3 fold increase in urbanization in three major cities and increased demand for modern medical care resulting in overcrowded OPDs. Brachotts plan had three major underpinnings a rural health service integrated into the system of health facilities; a country-wide hospital plan and a training programme for medical and paramedical personnel. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Roll up the welcome mat to TribesPrinted in the Herald and News Sept. 27 Sep 30, 2009
If all the tribes want is a place to do business, they can do that without destroying rural Willamette Valley farmland and triggering a rash of urbanization between Portland and Salem. Reader Comments. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Dry Creek Preserve residents fight for rural life Sep 30, 2009
Dry Creek residents are trying to avoid the urbanization that inevitably comes with new-home developments, said Phil Ross, a Dry Creek Preserve committee member working on the community plan. DARRELL WONG / THE FRESNO BEE. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Mumbai to see highest demand for residential space Sep 26, 2009
40 lakh units due to the large scale urbanization ... 40 lakh units due to the large scale urbanization. (India Times)
Shenzhen artists stand out in national fine arts exhibition Sep 23, 2009
Through the contrast between the ancient Dapeng Fortress and modern skyscrapers in downtown Shenzhen, I want to show the rapid urbanization Shenzhen has gone through over the past three decades, Fu said. As an outstanding example of Shenzhen artists, Pan Xiliang, who teaches at the college of art and design at Shenzhen University, had three works selected for this years CNFAE, one each for the mural exhibit, the Chinese painting exhibition and the animation and comprehensive exhibit. (People's Daily Online, China)
More of this story Sep 22, 2009
In addition, a Save Our Shearwaters program partnership between Kaua i Island Utility Cooperative and the Kaua i Humane Society helps protect downed seabirds affected by the urbanization of Kaua i by implementing aid stations across the island where people can bring fallen birds. We see the native seabirds as an important resource to Kaua i, said Randall Hee, president and CEO of KIUC, adding that he is confident that the SOS program will continue to rescue, rehabilitate and release seabirds... (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
China's 8% goal difficult but achievable: economist Sep 20, 2009
Yao Jingyuan, chief economist with the National Bureau of Statistics, made the remarks at a forum in Shanghai, saying the global economic downturn did not change the fundamentals of the country's economic development, buoyed by the ongoing industrialization, urbanization and marketization. He said the country's economy has taken a turn for the better from the slowdown in the second half of last year, presenting better recovery than in the United States, Japan, Europe and the other members of the... (Xinhuanet, China)
Reel Pride sports strong lineup Sep 18, 2009
That all this is done in service of such insightful themes (intimacy, multiculturalism, gay identity, the urbanization of the city) and yet remain wildly unpredictable adds even more to the experience. (DM). (Fresno Bee)
Clearer vision for La'ie coming into focus Sep 15, 2009
Modest growth can be a blessing if it delivers improvements and capacity that the community needs while holding at bay the creeping urbanization of townside O'ahu. The "country" feel is, after all, why residents choose to live here and live with the often necessary long commute. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Emissions cut target may hurt developing countries Sep 12, 2009
However, at present, most of developing countries were still undergoing industrialization and urbanization and more infrustructure construction was needed, which meant they had to increase CO2 emissions to keep their development at this stage, Pan said. Developed countries had already passed that period and they could keep regular development with a lower CO2 emission, Pan added. (Xinhuanet, China)
China May Grow $1T 'Green' Tech Market Sep 12, 2009
While such changes are needed worldwide, China's rapid growth and dizzyingly fast urbanization are contributing to a building boom that has created more than twice the floor space as in the U.S.. About 18 million people migrate from rural areas to the cities each year, so that by about 2050 China will have more than 200 cities with populations of more than 1 million people, the report said. (KSBW 8, CA)
Wu confident about future China-U.S. economic co-op Sep 9, 2009
The accelerated pace of industrialization and urbanization has generated great investment demand in China, which is at the same time a market of 1. 3 billion consumers. (Xinhuanet, China)
China to strengthen financial risk control Sep 9, 2009
It was also because the money was used in the real economy to meet real demand from the country's urbanization and industrialization, they said. However, some banks' executives warned of possible risks from the surge of lending because the economic recovery is not firm yet, overcapacity is still severe and the concentration of loans to some infrastructure projects and local projects is becoming evident. (Xinhuanet, China)
Editorial: Holiday's history reveals progress Sep 7, 2009
The 1890s were a time of turbulent change in this country industrialization, urbanization and immigration. The 1892 presidential campaign took place in the shadow of the steelworkers strike outside Pittsburgh, which involved vicious beatings and bloody gun battles between workers and Pinkerton detectives. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Professor takes ‘green’ vision East Sep 3, 2009
In China, concerns about industrialization and urbanization are more recent developments that have not penetrated the public consciousness like they have in the West. During the past several decades, the country has grown dramatically and now has more than a billion people and the world s third largest economy. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Hoopili proposed housing project hits snag in land-use law Aug 30, 2009
Land committee cites deficiencies in rejecting 'Ewa urbanization plan ... In a 5-3 vote, the commission ruled that developer D.R. Horton-Schuler Homes didn't comply with state law requiring that development be substantially complete within 10 years for land under consideration by the LUC for urbanization ... Friends of Makakilo also asked the LUC to deny urbanization for Ho'opili, but that motion didn't pass. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Wiliamson Act land safe for now Aug 29, 2009
We will be encouraging urbanization. The Williamson Act was passed in 1965 and allows counties to enter into contracts with landowners who use their properties in a commercial agricultural venture. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Water recklessnessworsening drought Aug 27, 2009
Withdrawals have been mainly for irrigation, although urbanization and industrialization seem to be playing an increasing role. The NASA data roughly tally with estimates from India's Ministry of Water Resources based on a simpler and cheaper method of drilling holes and measuring water levels four times a year. (Asia Times Online)
A ticking time bomb Aug 26, 2009
Runaway urbanization. In South Africa this urbanization process is taking place at a faster rate than almost anywhere else, with 56 percent of our 50-million people living in towns and cities. (iAfrica.com)
High demand, dim future for transit Aug 24, 2009
David Goldberg, communications director for Transportation for America, said multiple factors should fuel continuing growth of public transit -- including a population that is increasing and aging, increased urbanization and environmental concerns. "All things point to an increased need for a reliable, robust, appealing set of transit options," he said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
even in China, women like to shop Aug 21, 2009
Even in the rural areas the situation is quickly evolving, as the spread of urbanization means less need for hands for farming. Women now contribute about half of household income, up from 20% in the 1950s. (Harper's Magazine)
Can new growth save the Amazon rainforest? Aug 17, 2009
"On the whole, the amount of land covered by vegetation is stable." In tropical countries, in particular, rural flight and urbanization have led to more and more farmers abandoning their fields, allowing new vegetation to grow rampant on the fallow ground. "The numbers speak for themselves," Wright says. (Salon)
What to help Klamath County plan its land-use future?Opinion: If you do, its time to get involved, says an editorial today. The county will be updating its comprehensive plan during the next two years. Aug 13, 2009
Wednesday, August 12, 2009 3:05 PM PDT The plan deals with such items as agriculture, urbanization of rural lands, forest uses, the economy and open space. Reader Comments. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
* Academic says stimulus reduced impact on China Aug 13, 2009
Ba said the change would take a long time, but the urbanization program in many parts of China could play a sustained and effective role. The program, carried out on a citywide basis, had helped strengthen local infrastructure facilities as well as boost property transactions and overall GDP growth, he said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Developer plans 12,000 homes on 'the best ag land' on Oahu Aug 13, 2009
"We are at a fork in the road with respect to patterns of urbanization, energy alternatives and agricultural futures," he said ... "We are at a fork in the road with respect to patterns of urbanization, energy alternatives and agricultural futures," he said. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Pension for villagers Aug 6, 2009
In decades past, particularly before 1980, China's industrial development and urbanization had been at the cost of the interests of the rural population. 89 percent of State expenditure in social security was enjoyed by urbanites, who made up 30 percent of the population, while villagers got the remaining 11 percent. (Xinhuanet, China)
LETTERS: The Californian, Aug. 5, 2009 Aug 5, 2009
" This is a real smokescreen attempt on Granite's part. There is no way that it could be a good neighbor, even with its proposed improved project.Granite's own environmental impact report concludes that the project will have negative impacts that cannot be mitigated below a level of significance on air quality, traffic, water supply and wildlife movement. For the county to approve the project with these negative impacts, it would need to adopt a "statement of overriding considerations" that the... (North County Times)
Give villagers their due Aug 4, 2009
And this has led to unnecessary and excessive urbanization and waste of land. (Source: China Daily). (Xinhuanet, China)
Urban water ecology at the ESA annual meeting Aug 3, 2009
Tessa Francis, a post-doctoral researcher at the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), wanted to know if the urbanization of lakeshores affects the amount of terrestrial insects available as food to the lake's fish inhabitants. To answer her question, she analyzed fish stomach contents over the course of a year in four Pacific Northwest lakes, surveyed fish in 28 Pacific Northwest lakes and compiled published data on fish populations in lakes across North America. (EurekAlert!)
Foreign investors snap up African farmland Aug 2, 2009
They represent the farmland that is disappearing as a result of climate change, soil desolation, urbanization and the shortage of water. The other lines, which point sharply upward, represent demand for meat and biofuel, food prices and population growth. (Salon)
RWU Earns Federal Grants in Support of Global & Sustainability Initiatives Jul 31, 2009
The program will partner the University with prestigious Turkish educational institutions to collaborate on issues related to urbanization, pollution remediation, green building design and construction, renewable energy and public policy. Also building on the University's significant global emphasis, the U.S. Department of Education has awarded $177,342 to create an East Asian Area Studies Program at RWU. The grant will support the development of a related academic curriculum and allow the... (PR Newswire)
Affordable housing Jul 30, 2009
In addition, the public s desire to preserve open space and protect existing agricultural lands further inhibits the rapid urbanization of new lands and thus slows the development of new housing inventory. Because of the constant pressure on supply by the steady flow of investor/owners from outside the islands, developers will always build to market and sell at the top price that the market will bear. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Wilhelmine China? Jul 30, 2009
"). Given the definite room for friction associated with China's growing importance in the international system, that feeling of ambivalence is rather unfortunate - ideally, one would like to know more specifically whether a raging bull or a youthful yet peaceful lamb is currently entering the China shop. What, then, is the truth of the matter? Is war inevitable? Essentially, any meaningful analysis that goes beyond casual comparisons will have to factor in all three "levels of analysis" central... (Asia Times Online)
For Horned Lizard, Horns Alone Do Not Make The Species Jul 28, 2009
Among these are loss of lowland habitat from agriculture and urbanization and the introduction of Argentine ants, which displace the more nutritious harvester ants, the favored diet of the lizards. The lizard is on the International Union for Conservation of Nature's Red List of Threatened Species, as are California's two other horned lizards, the desert and flat-tailed horned lizards. (Science Daily)
China Water Affairs Announces FY2008/09 Annual Results Jul 28, 2009
Looking ahead, Mr. Duan Chuan Liang commented, "With the sustained development of the Chinese economy and accelerating urbanization, the government will continue the policy of integrating water supply in cities and counties so as to strengthen the management of water industry. These favorable factors are set to provide ample room of growth for our core operations such as city water supply, sewage treatment and installation of water facilities. We will strive to look for water projects of good... (PR Newswire)
Optimistic Future For Agriculture Predicted Jul 27, 2009
ScienceDaily (July 26, 2009) Dramatic price fluctuations, increasing demand, the food vs. fuel debate, and other events of the past year may have food producers wondering which way is up. Despite these recent uncertainties, 'up' is precisely the direction an Iowa State researcher believes agriculture is headed for at least the next 10 years. (Science Daily)
CPC Central Committee to convene key plenary session in September Jul 24, 2009
More efforts are needed on the process of urbanization and coordinated development in different regions of the nation, especially old revolutionary base areas, ethnic minority areas, border areas and poverty-stricken areas. The government should also prevent and deal with carefully the mass incidents and fight against sabotage planned by hostile forces and criminal activities, so as to maintain social stability and development. (Xinhuanet, China)
Drought takes toll on Iraq revival efforts Jul 24, 2009
"It's everything going on at once. It's the urbanization, it's the change, short-term variability in climate, increased demand for food," said David Molden, deputy head of the International Water Management Institute in Sri Lanka. "Iraq is one place, but it's not alone in the world ... Yes you can always blame neighbors or climate change but ultimately we've got to change the way water is managed," he said. (Scientific American)
More private capital is needed Jul 24, 2009
This will help accelerate the country's urbanization process, spur consumption and raise the people's quality of life. Moreover, practical measures should be taken for encouraging people to invest in the real economy other than in the real estate industry and other capital markets. (Xinhuanet, China)
Who is hitting at Hu? Jul 23, 2009
Furthermore, urban protests - whether racial or not, and whether organized by pro-independence movements, disgruntled workers, or intellectuals - are bound to increase with urbanization ... In fact, with growing urbanization, democratization is the way for the population to let off steam and keep the overall social fabric stable ... The problem is that the pace of urbanization and social protest is not in line with the party timetable for democratization. (Asia Times Online)
Wipro Records 13% Growth in Net Income Jul 22, 2009
This quarter, Wipro also won the prestigious UN Habitat Business Award for sustainable urbanization for its LEED Certification practice. Wipro is the only Indian company among the five winners of the HABITAT Business Award for 2009. (PR Newswire)
Helvetia residents try to stop urbanization Meeting tonight to discuss plans for development through 2050 in areas north of city Jul 16, 2009
Search Local Business Listings. OREGON NEWSReal-time news, photos, videos and your comments. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
India Should Combine Tough Climate Stand With Green Policy Jul 15, 2009
This attitude ignores the increasing negative impact of pollution on India s agriculture, urbanization and economic growth. It is becoming clear that the traditional, carbon-intensive model of growth will not work here for long we have to embrace a low-carbon approach. (YaleGlobal Online Magazine, CT)
Urban poor and hungry burgeoning unnoticed Jul 14, 2009
Countries like India and China are trying to implement programmes to slow the pace of urbanization; in sub-Saharan Africa, "governments have increased investment in rural development with the expectation that this will slow the pace of urban migration, but so far there is no evidence to suggest that this will happen," Shapouri and Rosen warned. "Can the experience of the developed countries that adjusted and accommodated high urban growth rates be replicated by developing countries? The answer... (AlertNet)
